Power outage preparation

We work to maintain a reliable power delivery system, but severe weather and other events sometimes cause power outages that require many hours and even days to address. Here are some tips to prepare for power outages:

Emergency numbers

Add our numbers to your cell phone:

Power outage or electrical emergency: 800-662-4797

Gas leak, odor or emergency: 800-261-5325

Emergency kit

Assemble one and put it where it’s easy to find in the dark. Suggested items:

Flashlights and extra batteries

Blankets

Bottled water — an average person needs a half gallon a day

Battery-operated radio and extra batteries

Canned or dried food along with a hand-operated can opener

First-aid kit

Prescription medications

Specialty items for infants, seniors or disabled family members

Other considerations

Battery back-up that switches on automatically for your sump pump.

Plug-in phone or cellular phone for emergencies. Cordless phones do not work during a power outage.